It was through our conversations that it became apparent that though colonialism and slavery had ended, there was still quite a few paradigms, narratives and ideologiesthat have been carried down from generation to generation. Struggles around identity, selfcare and freedom of expression were discussed as the women shared their experiences of overcoming colonial …
The ability to identify (and act on) a worthwhile venture is always a skill worth cultivating. By Tom Popomaronis May 11, 2020 Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. According to the Small Business Association, roughly 50 percent of businesses survive to reach their fifth year. What is interesting, however, is that the SBA’s analysis found that these survival rates …
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Portia is the founder of Portia M Skin care. She grew up in Kriel, Mpumalanga with her parents. She however had her humble beginnings in Phalaborwa in Limpopo before she moved to live with her parents at the age of 8. During her teen years, she would make decorative cushions to sell or plait people’s …
Coming from a family that values education, it is no surprise that Dr. Oke has obtained an undergraduate degree, master’s degree and PhD. It is also not surprising that she figured out the loopholes in education and child development,which birthed her edtech platform, TeachKloud and Kloud Academy. Wendy admits she was quite unsure about how …
Mildred Agbana is a registered nurse in one of the largest and advanced cities yet couldn’t find an effective solution for her daughter’s skin issues. Like every mother, an Afrikan mother for the record, this frustrated her pretty much. Thankfully,she was reminded of her rich motherland and its premium shea butter’s wonderworks. Considering that all …
Mavis Nduchwa is the CEO of Kalahari Honey, a Botswana based enterprise which started off as a scheme to ensure that farmers and their crops are safe from elephants’ invasion and attacks. A quick fact is that elephants are threatened by bees. With this knowledge,Mavis managed to win the trust of the locals by all …
Our Afrikan Woman is the founder and managing director of Delight Uganda Ltd. She has been recognized by World Bank and UN for her exceptional entrepreneurial skills. For one who can boast of being an employer to 1000 nationals of Uganda,it is easy to conclude that her journey was smooth. Unfortunately it wasn’t. Jullian started …
Celyn Roze, a footwear and handbag brand brought to reality by the amazing Zimbabwean, Ropa Mupambwa. Growing up, Ropa, who migrated to Canada at the age of 12 was encircled by fashion enthusiasts, fashion markets and colorful cloths. This fueled her passion for fashion, together with her kind Afrikan heart, she longed to solve the …
Noreen Asekenye is a passionate writer and story teller who believes that stories possess the power to enthrall,engage and change lives. This belief motivated Noreen to start Tell a Story,Uganda. This young social entrepreneur is a 35 YALI Fellow and a recent graduate of the Zimba Women Business Program,2020. With her foundation, she has successfully …
After making the decision of entering a male dominated sector, Tabitha had a roller coaster ride along the way with a mixture of tears, pain and anger. Initially, she had ventured into selling hardware with her husband but she later moved to brewery which was her interest. Leadership came to her naturally since she was …
